Since the spec says to leave them IN,
and vendors like to take them OUT,
why not leave them IN,
and add a note that allows the VENDOR to take them OUT
if they feel they can make the board better by doing so.
That way, they assume responsibility by removing them.

Just a thought....
Jack


                -----Original Message-----
                From:   Leonard Toohey [mailto:[log in to unmask]]

                Remove unused pads on vias.

                Leave unused pads on through holes that will receive a pin
that
                gets soldered.




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